2009 Daytona 500 Thread (May eventually contain spoilers)

Who's watching the race today? Anyone got a favorite/predictions?

I'm going with Jeff Gordon, following his performance in the 150's, but we shall see.

 

I'll be watching. I'm always rooting for Jeff. Jimmie always has a strong chance, as do the Roush drivers. It will be interesting to see how full the grandstands are.

 

I'll watch today.

I think there should be a good crowd there. They are advertising Bristol tikects on the radio here in Indy!

 

just checked the weather...looks like 40% chance of rain...stupid Florida weather!

 

I'm pulling for McMurray and Riggs, the small timers. A few of the rookies and very young drivers don't need me to pull for them, they'll all fight for a championship one day.

Predictions, Stewart won't be higher than 10th because of him racing the California back up car and being in a pissy mood. Harvick too banged up and uncoordinated {the car and himself} might make the top 10 but won't be a threat. Dale Earnhardt Jr seemed strong as did Elliot, Busch x2, Gordon and Logano.

I predict Scott Speed causing a collision that takes himself out, Logano being caught up in a big wreck, Ryan Newman pushing someone into the wall and a few right side Goodyear's exploding.

 

What's with the crappin opening song?

 

They say they should be claer of rain for the race.

 

Does anyone want to make a bet? Just a token bet to make things more exciting?

Pick 3 drivers to win in case one or two get knocked out.

To the winner goes a trinket from your house.

Any takers?

 

Any one know where i can stream it? as its not on Free view in the U.K. Thanks.

 

I just turned it on, this is one of the few NASCAR events I look forward to.

 

Look into this;

http://www.xomba.com/watch_nascar_daytona_500_online_motorsport

Also
"streaming daytona 500" under Google.

 

The stands look packed.

 

I'm going to be pulling for Mark Martin.

 

I say Scott Speed & Juan Pablo cause a major accident.

 

Andretti and Smith. Longshots an understatement, hope they do well.

 

Are you in? I'll pull for Earnhardt Jr.

 

My digital cable is losing it's signal, this really sucks.

 

Is every TV in your house digital? If not, head to a spare bedroom and a cable TV.

 

The analog signal has virtical lines going across the screen, plus the audio & picture quality stinks. If only BO didn't change the nation wide switch to digital conversion date, I wouldn't be having this problem.

 

I think Jeff has this one wrapped up.

 

Let's keep this about the racing. Thanks

 

So far so good.

 

It looks like Scott Speed got off the pace forcing Joey Lagano to collide with Greg Biffle.

 

Vickers pushed Jr. all the way down passed that line going much slower and Jr. came back up in a sudden jerky move and caused the collision. The block was legal but ran the risk of causing Earnhardt to slow down and try to get back in line in a hurry. 60/40 Earnhardt/ Vickers

 

I see it 100% Jr.. Idiotic.